On Your Birthday

Our sweet Solomon was born five years ago, today. As time goes by, more quickly it seems, I want to record some of the things we learned from this experience. I wrote in my journal at the time of Solomon's death that I was not afraid of what this would do to our family, but more so that it wouldn't change us, that we wouldn't be different.

I can't say we're perfect at living these things, but here are some bits we learned through experience.

God has a plan for you and your family.

A miracle is not always being healed.

Healthy children are a glorious miracle.

Having loved ones in heaven helps us look forward to being there.

A body is a very important thing.

Watching your children learn and grow is an incredible blessing.

Be kind to those around you, you don't know what they're going through.

Those who bear one another's burdens are angels on earth.

For the next 18 days, we will try to bear another's burden as others have done for us. To be kind, patient, and helpful to those around us. The best way we can celebrate Solomon's life is to let it change and refine us. We'd love for you to join us and leave anonymous comments on your efforts or service.